Those interested in contributing to the scientific program are invited to submit an Abstract, following the pattern exhibited in the example. Please read carefully the instructions concerning preparation of camera-ready copy. Files can be converted to universally readable .pdf format with Adobe Acrobat, available from www.adobe.com, or with Ghostscript, available gratis from www.ghostscript.com.

Abstracts are limited to a single page. The entire abstract must fit within an area 6.5 in (16.5 cm) wide x 9 in (22.85 cm) high. If you use symbols or Greek letters, be sure that they will print properly. Abstracts will not be retyped before publication, and poorly prepared abstracts, or those that fail to follow the instructions, will not be accepted. Abstracts are limited to a single page. The entire abstract must fit within an area 6.5 in (16.5 cm) wide x 9 in (22.85 cm) high. If you use symbols or Greek letters, be sure that they will print properly. The deadline for receipt is 1 May 2002, but abstracts for poster presentation will be accepted until 15 June.

Abstracts may be sent as an e-mail attachment to icpoc@ucsd.edu (in yourname.RTF format or yourname.pdf), by fax to +1-858-822-0386, or as an unfolded sheet by mail to

ICPOC16 c/o Teresa Silva
Dept. of Chemistry 0358
Univ. Calif. San Diego
La Jolla, CA 92093-0358 USA.

Authors will be notified by email before 15 May regarding the acceptance of their abstract, and whether the presentation is to be given orally or as a poster. Abstracts received between 2 May and 15 June will be scheduled for poster presentation, and authors will be notified regarding acceptance within one week of receipt by ICPOC. To be included in the Program and Book of Abstracts at least one author must be registered for the conference.

POSTERS
Two separate poster sessions will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:50-6:30 PM. A 4' x 4' (120 x 120 cm) area is designated for each poster. Push pins are provided.

POSTER AWARD
A committee will select the best poster. The winner will be announced at the Closing Ceremony on Friday morning 9 August.

SAMPLE ABSTRACT - .pdf file

SAMPLE ABSTRACT - word document